The Future Of Life By Edward O. Wilson

In the Future of Life, Edward Wilson describes the problems that the Earth is experiencing, the causes of them, and some of the solutions that can be done to save it. Some problems facing the planet are invasive species, overpopulation, extinction, and killing of biodiversity all have solutions to them. First of all, the Earth faces the problem of invasive species which kill the native plants in the population. An example of an invasive species is the giant land snails from Africa were introduced widely to serve as garden ornaments in Hawaii. Achatina fulica, the land snails, were multiplying quickly, consuming crops, and killing off the native snails. A solution began to rise in the 1950’s to introduce Euglandina rosea, rosy wolfsnail, to Hawaii. However, the plan backfired when the snails decided to attack and eat the native snails. This along with other variables such as rats, shell collectors, and deforestation helped wipe out 50 to 75 percent of the 800 Hawaiian snail species. This example is one of many invasive species taking out native species in Hawaii, and it raises some thoughts of how to battle the invasive species. I believe that you can fight the invasive species by capturing them and putting them where they belong. This plan may take a while but I think that it may be able to
Wilson describes the problems that this planet is facing mainly because of human activities. He suggests solutions to these problems, and in which we are following them to help protect the Earth. Some problems facing the earth are invasive species, overpopulation, extinction, and killing of biodiversity. In this book it made me realize the damage that we are causing the Earth and I believe that we need to help. Sometimes we don't realize that we are hurting the planet but deep down we are destroying our home. Together humans can help save the planet that has been destroyed and create a better environment for